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Some sessions may be moved, or speakers reassigned. However, the conference start and ends times will remain intact.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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8:30 - 8:40 am
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Welcome and Introductions
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Dan Hawkins
Nicole Scalisi |
8:40 - 9:00 am
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Setting the Stage
This session provides an introduction to technology and its role in community-oriented policing.
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Dan Hawkins |
| 9:00 - 9:45 am |
How it Should Work: Tech Overview and Definitions
A presentation and video will show attendees a fully integrated suite of law enforcement information technology (IT) applications and how they should work together. |
Bill Romesburg |
| 9:45 - 10:00 am |
Break |
10:00 - 11:30 am
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Technology Challenges and 10 Critical Success Factors
This session discusses the factors that make technology planning, procurement and implementation unique and explores some of the difficulties commonly encountered by agencies, drawing on real case studies. This session will explore the 10 critical success factors for IT initiatives, including developing effective strategies for dealing with project governance, human resources, scope, time, quality, cost, communications, risk, procurement and integration. |
Bill Romesburg
Jim Reutlinger |
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Working Lunch
Contemporary, Local Issues in Public Safety Technology Initiatives |
Richy Vaughn |
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Grants Management
During this time frame, attendees will learn the appropriate management techniques for their technology earmarks, how to maintain grant filing systems and preparing financial status reports. |
Nicole Scalisi
Lakita Reid |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm |
Break |
3:15 - 4:00 pm
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Project Scorecards
It's time to hear from the participants! In this fast-paced session, attendees will identify critical success and failure points from their own experiences with implementing technology. |
Bill Romesburg
Jim Reutlinger |
4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Peer Networking
Attendees can meet in groups to network and discuss common issues, experiences, problems and resolution. This informal and optional session has been a valuable means to develop strong peer relationships among agencies procuring the same types of technologies or facing similar project challenges. |
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
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8:30 - 9:15 am
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The Basics of Buying
This primer session will introduce attendees to the basics of procuring technology. |
Bill Romesburg |
| 9:15 - 9:30 am |
Break |
| 9:30 - 10:15 am |
Contract Development
This insightful session will build upon the basics of the previous session by demonstrating how a solid procurement process can lead to a successful contract development process. Our speaker will discuss the intricacies of negotiating a most-favorable agreement. |
Bill Romesburg |
10:15 - 11:00 pm
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Benchmarking the Current Environment and Conducting a Fit and Gap Process
To aid in the development of a strong vendor relationship, a stable contract is vital. But, sometimes, a good proposal and subsequent agreement aren't enough! Our speakers will talk about how to establish a benchmark of current operations, and contrast it to the post-implementation environment in an effort to close gaps and maximize the use of the vendor's products and services. |
Randy Kyburz |
| 11:00 - 11:15 am |
Break |
11:15 - 12:15 pm
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Project Plan Development
To assist in proper project implementation, a good project plan is a necessity. This session will give attendees the tools to develop a quality project plan. |
Monica Lynn |
12:15 - 1:30 pm
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Working Lunch:
Establishing Successful Vendor Relationships |
Bill Romesburg |
| 1:30 - 2:45 pm |
Breakout Groups - Sessions
SEARCH and a complement of technical experts will conduct the following concurrent breakout sessions:
1. Technology A: Interoperability (Dan Hawkins)
2. Technology B: Mobile Data Devices (Woody Sandy)
3. Technology C: In Car Video (Brian Phelt) |
| 2:45 - 3:00 pm |
Break |
3:00 - 4:15 pm
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Breakout Groups - Session - Repeated
SEARCH and a complement of technical experts will conduct five concurrent breakout sessions, focusing on the following topics:
1. Technology A: Interoperability (Dan Hawkins)
2. Technology B: Mobile Data Devices (Woody Sandy)
3. Technology C: In Car Video (Brian Phelt) |
Thursday, August 24, 2006
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| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
Leading the Organization Through Change
Did you know that most law enforcement agencies think of changing technology as "just changing a burned-out light bulb"? This session will specifically challenge organizational leaders to take the initiative to lead the organization through the challenges associated with new technology and ways of doing business. |
Mike Lewellen |
| 9:30 - 9:45 am |
Break |
| 9:45 - 10:45 am |
Change Management
In order to take advantage of new technology, agencies must be prepared to make significant human and financial commitments. This session will reveal best practices in managing change. |
Mike Billquist |
| 10:45 - 11:15 am |
Earmark Jeopardy!
As a conclusion to the conference, the SEARCH Staff will lead a brief review of the major principles covered during the conference, with the winners set to receive rewards for their participation. |
SEARCH Staff |
| 11:15 - Noon |
Direct Technical Assistance and Addressing Submitted Topics
As we conclude the conference, SEARCH and COPS staff will be available to assist agencies with specific concerns or needs. |
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